ADA Accommodation Policy & Procedures

All USATF sanctioned events are required to comply with the "Policy & Procedures for Accommodation Requests Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act", available on the USATF website.

In summary, the policy requires sanctioned events to include a "check-off" box or line for an individual entering an able-bodied (i.e., regular) competition to indicate his or her desire to request an accommodation of a disability. NOTE: This policy does not apply to disabled competitions or disabled divisions of a competition.

In addition, please note that the ADA accommodation procedures are handled by USATF, after the information is forwarded by the event/race director. Event and race directors must, therefore, review entry forms and refer any person who has entered the able-bodied/regular competition and requested an accommodation to the USATF Legal Department at 317-713-4668 or 317-713-4683.

Examples of "ADA Check Box" language for entry forms:

[ ] I have a disability for which I am requesting an accommodation
     (visit www.usatf.org/about/legal/policies/ADA.asp for forms and procedures)

[ ] My Americans With Disabilities Act Accommodation requested is: ____________
     (visit www.usatf.org/about/legal/policies/ADA.asp for forms and procedures)

[ ] I am requesting an accommodation for a disability as follows: ____________
     (visit www.usatf.org/about/legal/policies/ADA.asp for forms and procedures)

Following are a few sample "notes" that may be added:

• All requests for accommodations must be received six weeks prior to the date of competition.
• It generally takes six weeks from the receipt of all relevant documentation to evaluate such requests.
• This section does not apply to athletes competing in the wheelchair or disabled division of the race/event.
• No such requests will be granted if the necessary documentation has not been sent to USATF at least six weeks prior to the date of the competition.